Nine players who have appeared in the NBA All-Star Game were traded between opening night and Thursday's trade deadline, and we're not just talking about one-time flukes here. Luk

The Athletic reported earlier in the week that the Mavericks had a dream of pairing Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant with their current core of Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving. SNY's Ian Begley is taking that one step further, saying the Mavs were actively engaged in talks on Wednesday, trying to make it happen.

The Durant era in Phoenix is the most puzzling and frustrating in franchise history, and it's likely nearing its final chapter.